Sulfur and Bornite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Bornite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.06-5.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Poor on [111].

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.25

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu5FeS4

Sulfur and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and Bornite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sulfur and Bornite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

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Sulfur and Bornite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.